4,901,858
Take contract courses, ask your broker for training.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
3,742,070
Understand what the language says and what the different sections cover. You need to know it like the back of your hand. This is a first, and essential, step to competence as a real estate professional.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,113,121
Carefully and accurately with all the pieces filled out.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
2,224,473
Know those contracts inside and out, and know what the consequences of what you write into those blanks.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,684,669
Do it using an online program like Form Simplicity. Otherwise, use a good pen and keep a steady hand.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,986,308
KNow what you are doing before yo start
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,319,773
abby tiscareno - fill in the blanks only!
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
142,796
Take Contracts training classes, have your Broker or manager review the contract with you, know your contract inside and out so that you can clearly explain it, and leave no spaces blank.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,877,915
4,582,434
Accuracy and completeness. It matters. A lot.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
1,506,163
Use blue or black ink. Pay attention to detail.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
5,772,587
Abby,
What Patricia Kennedy stated...no tips, just do it. A
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
3,349,554
Fill in the blanks and ensure the information is CORRECT.
That said, a contract if more than an exercise in filling in the blanks. We need to know the contract and understand the implications of each paragraph and explain it to the clients. I work in a state that does NOT use attorneys ... so explaining the contract is my duty.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
1,027,602
Know your contract inside and out. Have an experienced agent or broker role play filling out a contract with you. Have your first few contracts looked at by your broker. It's not rocket science BUT it is easy to screw it up!
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
5,240,047
Get educated on the form of contract you are using. Read it and understand it. Also know any preprinted addendums available! Make a checklist of all blanks requiring your attention.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
902,038
Check your numbers and include dates.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
3,071,489
4,434,177
1,241,879
Get your broker to review the first few before you feel comfortable to be on your own.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
2,400,450
I always fill it out in my office on the computer using a monitor that everyone in the room can easily see/read. I make sure everything is understood and agreed upon before I print. After printing and signing I ask if they prefer a hard copy or an electronic one.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
6,418,799
Read, fill in the blanks, and ask your broker if you have questions.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
4,800,132
It is state dependent and you should know it well.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
716,032
The first time you do this, make sure your broker reviews everything.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
4,272,934
Double check your spelling and math..
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
5,254,685
Practice with your broker and learn the contract inside and out - you have to know it well enough to TEACH it as that is what you'll be doing with your clients.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
1,712,776
7,864,157
Fully understand your contract and what is supposed to go in the blanks.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
1,466,257
abby tiscareno Don't leave any blanks in the contract.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
2,784,726
Do it and have someone check it and then grade it by going over it with you
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
3,988,013
Practice and prepare examples so you know what goes in the blanks.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
352,976
Know exactly what you are doing before you try. There is no practice sessions in real estate. Your Broker or Mentor will be very helpful for many of your transactions as there is never one that is exactly the same. Good luck.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
467,763
Make sure it is legible and free of misspellings and typos. A typo in a property address, legal description, tax folio number or party name can cause big problems down the line. Also check your math.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
921,504
Do it digitally.
Verify you are using the most current version.
HAVE all the addendum in your possession.
Verify all entries.
Have broker/mentor review the start and finish.
If a FAX machine is involved, and this is not a foreclosure....STOP!
Create a better way.
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
1,617,916
5,061,034
Know what you are completing, and do it accurately and correctly. Make sure it's signed, initialled and dated correctly
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Diana White-Pettis
Upper Marlboro, MD
1,728,256
5,583,328